Love Instigated: The Story of a Carved Ivory Umbrella Handle by Douglass Sherley
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"Love Instigated: The Story of a Carved Ivory Umbrella Handle" by Douglass Sherley is a peculiar narrative that blends elements of fictional storytelling with whimsical reflections on love and art. The book appears to belong to the genre of fiction, likely written in the late 19th century. At its core, it discusses the relationship between an artistically crafted umbrella handle and the emotions of love it inspires, while exploring deeper themes of
attraction, desire, and the sometimes absurd nature of romantic pursuits. The story unfolds through a first-person narrative that recounts memorable dinner experiences and the intriguing object—the carved ivory umbrella handle—that captivates its beholder. The protagonist reflects on its aesthetic allure and how it inadvertently instigates a tale of love involving a character referred to as Roderick Dhu and a 'Maiden Priestess.' Their interactions, sparked by chance encounters and misunderstandings, lead to a whimsical exploration of courtship and longing. Ultimately, the tale highlights the dual nature of such passions, suggesting that love can be both inspiring and burdensome, while encapsulating the charm of its era through cleverly constructed metaphors and playful language. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sherley, Douglass, 1857-1917 |
|---|---|
| Title | Love Instigated: The Story of a Carved Ivory Umbrella Handle |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19122 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-19122-5 |
| Release Date | Aug 25, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 181 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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